Domain Registration & DNS Setup – Step-by-Step Guide
n today’s digital world, the first step to launching a website starts with domain registration. Whether you’re creating a personal blog, e-commerce store, or business website, choosing the right domain and configuring DNS correctly is essential.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through:
- ✅ What domain registration means
- ✅ How DNS works
- ✅ How to link your domain to hosting using DNS
- ✅ Common DNS records explained
🔹 What is Domain Registration?
A domain is your website’s address on the internet (example: www.phyner.com).
Domain registration is the process of reserving that name through a domain registrar such as:
- GoDaddy
- Namecheap
- Google Domains
- Hostinger
💡 Only one person/company can own a specific domain at a time.
🔹 Steps to Register a Domain
✅ Step 1: Choose a Domain Name
Your domain should be:
- Short and memorable
- Easy to spell and pronounce
- Relevant to your brand
Example:
If your business name is Phyner, register: phyner.com
✅ Step 2: Choose Domain Extension
Common extensions include:
| Extension | Usage |
|---|---|
| .com | Best for business / global websites |
| .net | Technical or network-related websites |
| .io | Tech startups |
| .org | Organizations or non-profits |
✅ Step 3: Register & Purchase the Domain
Visit any domain registrar, search your desired domain, and complete the purchase.
🔹 What is DNS?
DNS (Domain Name System) works like a phonebook of the internet.
It translates your domain name (example.com) into an IP address (192.168.1.1) so that browsers can load your website.
🔹 DNS Setup (Connecting Domain to Hosting)
After purchasing a domain, you need to connect it to your hosting server by pointing DNS to the hosting provider.
✅ Step-by-step DNS setup:
- Log in to your domain registrar
- Find DNS / Manage DNS
- Replace the default Nameservers with your hosting nameservers
(Example:ns1.phynerhosting.com,ns2.phynerhosting.com) - Save changes
⏳ DNS propagation may take minutes to 24 hours.
🔹 Important DNS Records You Should Know
| DNS Record | Purpose |
|---|---|
| A Record | Links domain to server IP |
| CNAME | Alias record (used for subdomains) |
| MX Record | Controls email delivery |
| TXT Record | Used for domain ownership verification / security |
| AAAA | Same as A record but for IPv6 |
Example:
A Record:
Host: @
Value: 192.168.1.1
TTL: Automatic
🔹 Common DNS Problems & Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Website not loading | Check if A record is correct |
| Email not working | Verify MX record |
| SSL not active | Verify DNS & enable SSL through hosting panel |
✅ Why DNS Setup is Important?
Because if DNS misconfiguration happens:
- Your website won’t load
- Emails won’t work
- Your SSL certificate might fail
Correct DNS setup ensures your website is always online and accessible.
🚀 Need Help with Domain & DNS?
At Phyner, we provide:
- Domain registration assistance
- DNS configuration and troubleshooting
- Hosting setup
- Website launch support
👉 Contact us and our team will handle everything from domain to full website deployment.
✅ “You focus on your business, we handle the tech.”
📌 Final Thoughts
Domain registration and DNS setup are foundational steps for building any online presence. When done correctly, your website becomes accessible, secure, and ready for traffic.
